California Questions and Answers
How do we pay taxes on severance pay?
We now live in Wisconsin. Two years ago we lived and worked in California. The place closed and we moved. Two days ago we recieved a check from the place and were told it was severance pay. We were al...
1 answer | asked Nov 21, 2010 2:51 PM [EST] | applies to California
What is the minamim requirement for failing a urine test for marajuna
i was termanated for a possitive test result for marajuna with a score of 35 is it my belief that a min. score of 50 is needed for a possitive test result. and if so have i been wrongfully termanated....
1 answer | asked Nov 20, 2010 10:05 PM [EST] | applies to California
Can my supervisor pull my time sheet and repremand me about my FMLA time?
Back in June, my new supervisor(but worked here for years) had my co-worker go to personnel and ask for my last six months of timesheets. Then my sup called me into her office, and started showing me ...
1 answer | asked Nov 18, 2010 5:00 PM [EST] | applies to California
Is it legal to require 30 days notice before resignation?
My wife is about to start a job, but they want her to sign a contract that says she will give them 30 days notice before quitting. She is only a secretary, so she isn't in a hard to replace position. ...
2 answers | asked Oct 22, 2010 3:35 PM [EST] | applies to California
Am I required to give a percentage to the owner of my salon for out of salon work?
I work at a commission based salon (%50 %50). I've been doing weddings for some of my clients through my salon. Am I required to give a percentage of my earnings to my employer? Some of these jobs req...
1 answer | asked Oct 16, 2010 11:27 PM [EST] | applies to California
Can the employer make me sign an agreement to return 3 months pay if I do not give 3 months' notice
My employer has circulated a new employee manual which mentions that it is only a guideline. At the end of it, there is an agreement which is one-sided and says that I owe the employer my 3 months sal...
2 answers | asked Oct 7, 2010 12:08 AM [EST] | applies to California
Why would a "Separation Agreement and General Release" suggest getting an attorney?
What might be for a "Separation Agreement and General Release" (specificly the one I have from BT Americas Inc) contain the clause (Employee) "...is being advised herein in writing to consult with an ...
1 answer | asked Sep 14, 2010 10:18 AM [EST] | applies to California
Possible defamation by former co-worker
At work, I've always had positive relationships, getting great marks professionally and personally. Recently I applied for a position at a company where many people know me and initially, they were ex...
3 answers | asked Sep 8, 2010 11:42 AM [EST] | applies to California
Can I still get severance pay after not returning waiver on time?
I lost / forgot about the "no sue" waiver form and did not return it within 45 days, as required. I finally returned it 5 wks late, after investigating why I hadn't received the check. They've denied ...
1 answer | asked Aug 2, 2010 12:46 PM [EST] | applies to California
My employer has less than 50 employees what are my options as far as a Leave of Absence goes?
My employer has 5 employees, I work 30 hours a week with no benefits. I am stressed to the point I can't perform my job properly. I don't want to get fired for poor performance so I was thinking about...
1 answer | asked Jul 29, 2010 2:45 PM [EST] | applies to California